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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what phrase does Enkidu refer to Ninsun?
(a) Mighty princess
(b) Queen of men
(c) Wild cow
(d) goddess of the sky

2. What is another name for Humbaba?
(a) Ninsun
(b) Shamash
(c) Watchman of the forest
(d) Enkidu

3. How does Enkidu react to Gilgamesh's dreams?
(a) He has similar dreams
(b) He says he fears they will come true
(c) He says they mean nothing
(d) He interprets them positively

4. At what time of night does Gilgamesh awaken Enkidu to tell him about his dream?
(a) Midnight
(b) 3 AM
(c) 1 AM
(d) 2 AM

5. Who appointed Humbaba protector of the forest?
(a) Anu
(b) Enlil
(c) Ninsun
(d) Shamash

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the cedar forest?

2. What does Gilgamesh do before Shamash each time they stop?

3. Who do the elders counsel Gilgamesh to let lead the way?

4. How far does Enkidu say the cedar forest extends?

5. Gilgamesh's dreams are a realization of his personal what?

(see the answer key)

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